Obituaries

Kenneth L W Hale

February 13, 1950 to January 04, 2023

Kenneth Larry Wayne Hale, 72, of East China Township, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born February 13, 1950 in Floyd Virginia to the late Wilford and Rheba Hale. Kenneth was employed as a salesman for Elite Pest Management. For eighteen… Read More

Sally A Darling

January 15, 1946 to January 04, 2023

Sally Ann Darling, 76, of Goodells, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was born January 15, 1946 in Port Huron to the late Ernest and Marie Strauss. She married Wayne Darling on April 30, 1966 in… Read More

Donald D "Del" Horne

December 07, 1936 to January 03, 2023

Donald Delbert “Del” Horne, 86, of Kimball Township, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born December 7, 1936 in Port Huron to the late Alfred and Myrtle Horne. He married Delores R. Zeller on January 14, 1961 in Marysville. She died October… Read More

Delphine J Liberato

December 23, 1928 to January 02, 2023

Delphine Jean Liberato was born on December 23, 1928 in Rogers City, Michigan. Although she came from a small Northern Michigan town, Delphine never lived in a small world. Her adventurous spirit brought her to Detroit after high school graduation.… Read More

Lynne D Forton

September 23, 1963 to January 02, 2023

Lynne Darlene Forton, 59, of Port Huron, died Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born September 23, 1963 in Chicago to Donald and the late Carole Kent. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.… Read More

Edward "Ted" R. Birtch

October 13, 1941 to January 01, 2023

Edward “Ted” R. Birtch, 81, of Avoca, died Sunday January 1, 2023. He was born October 13, 1941 in Port Huron to the late Robert and Mary Birtch. He married Christine Armstrong on September 20, 1986 in North Street United Methodist Church. Ted… Read More

Tanas M Sihon

March 21, 1931 to December 07, 2022

Tanas Michael Sihon lived a wonderful long life of 91 years. A brilliant, kind and generous man, from Monroe, Michigan passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022. Tanas was born March 21, 1931, in Istanbul, Turkey, to his Greek mother Parthena… Read More

Robert L Winch

May 07, 1957 to December 30, 2022

Robert Lee Winch, 65, of Fort Gratiot, died Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born May 7, 1957 in Port Huron. Robert graduated from Port Huron Central in 1975. He was employed with May Wilbert Vault Company, Wallbank Springs and Michigan Metal… Read More

John E "Butch" Schef, Jr.

February 08, 1952 to December 30, 2022

John Edward “Butch” Schef Jr., 70, of Port Huron, died Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born February 8, 1952 in Port Huron to Betty and the late John E. Schef. John was employed in manufacturing and also worked at the Meijer store in Fort… Read More

Janet Black

September 03, 1929 to December 30, 2022

Janet Lucille Black, 93, of Port Huron, died Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born September 3, 1929 in Fort Gratiot to the late Lee and Ethel Bradley. She married Russel D. Black Sr. on July 23, 1949 in Port Huron. He died February 18, 2016.… Read More

Mark M Hartel

December 9th, 1959 to December 30th, 2022

Mark Matthew Hartel, 63, of Fort Gratiot, died Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born December 9, 1959 in Port Huron to Lawrence and the late Doris Hartel. Mark was an engineer with Constitutional Mold for many years. He enjoyed hunting, gardening,… Read More

William "Barry" Heacock

June 05, 1962 to December 29, 2022

William “Barry” Heacock, 60, of Fort Gratiot, died Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was born June 5, 1962 in Port Huron to the late William J. and Donna A. Rexford. He married Julie Ann Perry on January 6, 2006 in Port Huron. Barry worked… Read More

Donna J Boshaw

January 05, 1933 to December 27, 2022

Donna Jean Boshaw, 89, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born January 5, 1933 in Port Huron to the late Clarence and Apearline Dunn. Donna enjoyed spending time with family and friends, camping, and drinking her Busch Light.… Read More

Constance J Essenmacher

August 27, 1943 to December 27, 2022

Constance Joy Essenmacher, 79, of Burtchville Township, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born August 27, 1943 in Port Huron to the late Ernest and Ardis Smith. Constance was a 1961 graduate of Port Huron High School. She was employed as a… Read More

Lawrence J "Larry" Krabach

March 17, 1946 to December 26, 2022

Lawrence James “Larry” Krabach, 76, of Port Huron, died Monday, December 26, 2022. He was born March 17, 1946 in Port Huron to the late Melvin and Suzanne Krabach. Larry graduated from Port Huron High School in 1964. He married Wendy Brunk on… Read More

Michael D Cruickshank

June 08, 1947 to December 26, 2022

Michael Don Cruickshank, 75, of Marysville, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. He was born June 8, 1947 in Port Huron to the late Don and Carrie (Peruta) Cruickshank. He married Jill Stiehr on December 7, 1968 in Toledo. Mike ran his own… Read More

Kimberly L Warner

February 09, 1961 to December 24, 2022

Kimberly Lynn Warner, 61, of Port Huron, died Saturday, December 24, 2022. She was born February 9, 1961 in Port Huron to Joyce and the late Stuart Coleman. Kimberly loved her dogs, wildlife and birds. She especially loved spending time with her… Read More

David P Cataldo

June 19, 1951 to December 24, 2022

David Philip Cataldo, 71, of Port Huron, died Saturday, December 24, 2022. He was born June 19, 1951 in St. Clair to the late Philip and Doris Cataldo. David attended St. Christopher Catholic School in Marysville from 1st to 8th grade. He… Read More

James R Miller

December 29, 1948 to December 24, 2022

James Richard Miller, 73, of Port Huron, died Saturday, December 24, 2022. He was born December 29, 1948 in Port Huron to the late Robert and Jean Miller. James served in the United States Navy for 6 years. After his service he was employed as a… Read More

Warren Jay Brown Jr.

July 18, 1950 to December 23, 2022

Warren J. Brown Jr., 72, of St. Clair, died Friday, December 23, 2022. He was born July 18, 1950 in St. Marys, Pennsylvania to the late Elna and Warren Brown Sr. Warren served with the United States Navy for 22 years. After leaving the Navy, he… Read More

Paul G Urben

August 30, 1955 to December 22, 2022

Paul Gerard Urben, 67, of Marysville, died Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was born August 30, 1955 in Detroit to the late Paul and Patricia Urben. He married Patricia Peterson on November 28, 1981 in Warren. Paul was employed with Serra-Whelan… Read More

Robert D Gardner

October 20, 1932 to December 22, 2022

Robert David “Bob” Gardner, 90, of Port Huron, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior peacefully from his home, surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Bob, one of 18 children of the late Jerry and Lillian… Read More

Sheryl L Murray

February 07, 1950 to December 22, 2022

Sheryl Lynn Murray, 72, of Smiths Creek, died Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was born February 7, 1950 in Port Huron. Sheryl was employed as a nurse’s aide at Faith Medical Center. She enjoyed working in the yard, caring for and spending time… Read More

Charles E "Chuck" Robinson

October 04, 1944 to December 21, 2022

Charles Edward “Chuck” Robinson, 78, of North Street, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was born October 4, 1944 in Cassville, Missouri to the late Vurland and Berneice Robinson. He married Sharon Kissling on August 31, 1968 in Royal Oak.… Read More

Robert W Culton

December 13, 1933 to December 21, 2022

Robert W. Culton, of Columbus Township, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was born on December 13, 1933 in Detroit, to the late Thomas and Bernice Culton. Robert was employed as a Tool and Die Maker for Chrysler for many years prior to his… Read More

Kenneth L Matthews

December 25, 1928 to November 30, 2022

Kenneth Lloyd Matthews, 93, formerly of Marysville, died November 30, 2022 after a long illness. He was born December 25, 1928 in Port Huron, the son of the late Roy W. Matthews and Irene M. Warner. Kenneth enlisted in the U.S. Navy near the end of… Read More

Jeanine Vince

June 19, 1930 to December 18, 2022

Jeanine June Vince, 92, of Marysville, died Sunday, December 18, 2022. She was born June 19, 1930 in Superior, Wisconsin to the late Eric and Mabel Bergren. She married Robert H. Vince on August 15, 1949 in Superior, Wisconsin. He died July 30,… Read More

Marie Smith

March 07, 1945 to December 17, 2022

Marie Smith, 77, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born March 7, 1945 in Opelika, Alabama to the late Isaac and Lois McCain. She married James E. Smith Sr. on December 30, 1965 in Port Huron. He… Read More

Dale W Silk, Sr.

July 28, 1953 to December 17, 2022

If we could write a story, it would be the greatest story ever told. Of a kind and loving Dad, who had a heart of gold. We could write a million pages, yet still be unable to say, just how much we love you and will miss you, each and every day. We… Read More

Kenneth J and Victoria P McKenzie

Kenneth James “Ken” McKenzie, 75, of Grant Township, died Thursday, November 10, 2022 and Victoria Pearl "Vicki" McKenzie, 76, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Ken was born May 20, 1947 in Port Huron to the late Duncan and Grace McKenzie. Vicki… Read More